Chris Rivera, President of the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical
Association (WBBA) announced today that Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna have
been confirmed as speakers at the Governor’s Life Sciences Summit and
Annual Meeting at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Friday,
October 26 - just days before the gubernatorial election. In his
announcement, Mr. Rivera noted that with Governor Chris Gregoire and the
gubernatorial candidates at the podium, attendance is expected to
approach 1,000 executives from the life science industry throughout the
Pacific Northwest, and demonstrates the importance of one of
Washington’s largest and fastest growing job sectors.

In making the announcement, Mr. Rivera said, “We are very excited to
have Governor Chris Gregoire join us again as our keynote speaker. This
will be the Governor’s 8th consecutive year keynoting the event, and her
last as her second term comes to an end this year.”

Governor Gregoire stated, “I am looking forward to speaking once again
at the WBBA’s Governor’s Life Science Summit & Annual Meeting.
Washington state’s life sciences community has some of the best
researchers and organizations developing some of the greatest
advancements in the field. While our state has seen tremendous growth in
this industry, we know there’s incredible possibility for further
growth. By expanding our life sciences industry — we are not only
creating good jobs for Washingtonians, we are ultimately creating a
healthier state and world.”

Following the keynote speakers, Mr. Rivera will release the 4th
Annual Life Sciences Economic Impact Report for the state of Washington.
Past economic reports have contained critical information regarding the
number of direct and indirect life sciences jobs in the state, growth
numbers within the industry over the past year, and other important
statistical information for one of the state’s largest industry sectors.

The program will conclude with the announcement of two major association
awards: the WBBA Innovation Award for major success within the life
science industry, and the WBBA Volunteer of the Year Award recognizing a
member for his/her tireless work within the association over the years.

About the WBBA

The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA) has over
480 member organizations and is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(6)
trade association serving the life sciences industry in the state of
Washington. It is completely resourced and supported by its members,
including organizations engaged in, or supportive of, research,
development and commercialization of life science innovation.

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